Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlenburgieTormore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54%60.2%
Age20 yr8 yr
Price£192.23£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value40/100

Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £192.

For beginners: Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£192.23 vs £123.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£123.95 vs £192.23)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedOld Wood

Only Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractVanilla

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